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Montessori Primary/Kindergarten Curriculum (Ages 3-6 years old)
Practical Life
Sensorial
Language
Mathematics
Cultural Studies
Art and Music
Social and Emotional Development
Structure & Approach: Children choose their own work from accessible materials, repeat activities to mastery, and learn through hands-on experience in a prepared environment guided by Montessori principles of respect, independence, and individualized pacing.
A Montessori pre-primary/toddler curriculum for children ages 18 months–3 years centers on fostering independence, language, sensory exploration, motor skills, and social-emotional growth through structured, purposeful activities rooted in Montessori principles.
Core Curriculum Areas and Sample Activities:
Practical Life Skills
Sensorial Exploration
Language Development
Motor Development
Social and Emotional Growth
Culture and Exploration of the World (optional for advanced toddlers)
Curriculum Structure and Approach:
Each day, children freely choose activities from shelves, work independently or in small groups, and repeat exercises for mastery. The environment is prepared with child-sized furniture and materials easily accessible, supporting self-directed learning and responsibility. Educators act as guides, presenting lessons at appropriate developmental stages and then stepping back to observe, intervening only when support is needed.
Progression:
Children move through curriculum areas at their own pace, based on interest and readiness, with lessons increasing in complexity as skills are mastered. This curriculum ensures a holistic developmental path, emphasizing hands-on experience, personalized learning, and the nurturing of each child's unique potential, aligned with Montessori philosophy.
